Thanks for the ideas everyone.
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
JWhiteBachmann sells the connectors they use on their locomotives through their parts department:
They all look like the female 1/2 of the plug.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Bachmann sells the connectors they use on their locomotives through their parts department:
http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_68_91&products_id=4185
http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_68_91&products_id=10509
http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_68_91&products_id=10481
http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_68_91&products_id=1650
Hope this helps.
Jeff White
Alma, IL
There are some TCS harness connectors that use the NEM 651size pins.
They are small- you can make your own by using the NEM 651 connectors.
Hi, Paul
I was confronted with the same challenge. What worked for me, maybe not for all cases, but at least looking into was micro USB plugs.
I posted a thread here:
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/744/t/264996.aspx
There are solder pads for five of the wires (see thread about super-flexible wire) and you can get a sixth from the case housing/shield.
IMG_9655_fix_w by Edmund, on Flickr
Hope that helps, Ed
I haven't quite found the best option in prior threads, so...
I'm working on a IHC 4-6-2 that will get a decoder & speaker in the tender, requiring 3 wire pairs loco to tender; i.e., rails, motor & headlight. A common issue for converting a DC steamer to DCC.
I note that factory DCC locos often have pretty compact connectors for these, often with one connector (male or female) mounted on the tender (or loco, perhaps?).
I'm interested in ideas and suggestions; e.g;.., some particular parts from loco manufacturers that might fit the bill?
I am attaching a Litchfield Station listing below. I do have the NEM652 types on hand (or something similar) in bars that can be cut, but they seem a bit bulky, as a 6-wire connector, whether 1x6 or 2x3. The NMRA type perhaps are smaller(?) but my recollection is that some of the retail DCC locos have some pretty compact arrangements, so I thought I would inquire for better solutions, if any.
I will be awhile revamping the loco body, getting into some modest detailing, so I will have time to order a neat solution if that is advised.
IMG_9085 (2) by Paul Ahrens, on Flickr
https://www.litchfieldstation.com/product-category/connectors-and-harns/
Thanks for any suggestions or clarification!